Peridots

Peridot, which is a member of the olivine family, depends on body mass for color beauty. Because large stones have become so rare, the green for which this gem has for centuries been praised. Throughout time, peridot has been confused with many other gemstones, even emerald. Many "emeralds" of royal treasures have turned out to be peridots. And although peridot is distinctly a different shade of green, many jewelers refer to peridot as "evening emerald".

In Myanmar, Peridots originally come from the Northern Mogok valley. There are two principal mining sites, with the newer area producing stones of a yellowish-green shade, and the older are producing a hue green with minimal yellow shade. Its clarity, richness of color and remarkable size is always something special to gem lovers.